Honey Orange Sumac Sweet Potatoes & Beet Kraut

Sweet and spicy, and full of citrus and tang, this is a nourishing, hearty, and healthy meal! A sweet glaze of honey and orange envelope aromatically spiced sumac sweet potatoes and gut-friendly (and gut healthy) beet sauerkraut!!! Honey Orange Sumac Sweet Potatoes & Beet Kraut Honey Orange Sumac Sweet Potatoes & Beet Kraut 1 Tbs….

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Strawberry Avocado Kraut Smoothie

Packed with all the good stuff, including raw kraut, this smoothie tastes utterly amazing and feels so good in the belly! Strawberry Avocado Kraut Smoothie Strawberry Avocado Kraut Smoothie 1 large banana, peeled1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries (add any berries – frozen crates a thicker smoothie)½ ripe avocado1 Tbs. raw nut butter1 Tbs. raw…

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Pumpkin Seed Sriracha Brussels Sprouts & Fennel Salad

A creamy sriracha-tahini marinade over pungent brussels sprouts and aromatic fennel, topped with sprouted pumpkin seeds makes for a fantastically flavorful and filling meal. Pumpkin Seed Sriracha Brussels Sprouts & Fennel Salad 1 medium fennel bulb, thinly sliced (bulb only, reserve the fronds for another use)2 cups Brussels sprouts, chopped and many of the leaves removed…

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Vegan Meyer Lemon Sour Cream Coconut Cheesecake

You know the amazing, gorgeous, decadent, sweet-tart, fresh deliciousness of Meyer lemons, right?“When you see them at the store, grab as many as you can and run to the register!”Meyer Lemons are rare gems in my neck of the woods. So, we celebrate when we have them. Today we are celebrating with an amazing VEGAN,…

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Sweet Almond Beet Kraut Horseradish Smack

A touch of sweetness from the almond butter and oven roasted beets rounds out the tang of the kraut and the smack of the fresh horseradish in this recipe. Sweet Almond Beet Kraut Horseradish Smack 1 c. wildbrine Red Cabbage & Red Beet Organic Sauerkraut2 c. roasted beets, cooled, peeled, and thinly sliced1/2 small red onion,…

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Matcha Mint Chocolate Coconut Cheesecake VEGAN RAW

This delicious and RIGHTEOUS raw, vegan cheesecake recipe is silky smooth, creamy and rich, with a hint of both mint and coconut, along with a whole lot of chocolate. The creamy, sweet coconut balances out the slightly bitter notes of green matcha tea – but with all of the components mixed together, we really DO…

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Sweet Squash Egg Cups

You know the saying, “you can’t judge a book by it’s cover,” or “looks can be deceiving?” Well, I’m here to remind you that appearance really isn’t everything. While this little breakfast treat looks rather unappealing, do not be fooled. It’s spectacularly flavorful and quite delightful. Just be aware – it may most certainly “explode”…

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Lemon Tarragon Coconut Flour Muffins

I’ve been reminded on more than one occasion of the fabulousness and versatility of coconut flour in the kitchen. In fact, just recently I was asked about my knack for whipping up coconut flour muffins. This got me thinking of how to revisit and revise the original scrumptious and savory little bites I created a…

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Fabulous Fish Tacos

Gifted, once again, with a glorious treasure chest of fresh ingredients, I dove into the simple complexity of this dish. An oxymoron, yes. Simple – yet complex. Freshly caught rockfish flash frozen from fishing in Santa Barbara met my hands very recently, along with the giftor’s suggested preparation. As the giftee, I happily sopped up…

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Asian Veggie “Noodle” Salad

Often times Asian food gets a wrap for being heavy and sugar laden. I don’t know about you, but I’d rather feel light and refreshed following a meal, than sluggish and weighed down. I’m also not a fan of super sweet things… Thus, a fresh, raw “noodled” Asian salad fits the bill almost any night…

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